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Question posted by rayontheroad on October 5th, 2012

Smell

The washer drum has a foul smell. How do you clean this?

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Answer #1: Posted by smell on November 5th, 2012 9:54 AM
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Use some bleach, run the "clean" cycle - leave the door open after every use to allow trapped steam and moisture to dry out. Never close the door completely when not in use, as that's the main cause for mildew smell.

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User Guide - Page 2

... sensing system 23 Cycle Option Buttons 24 Special Functions 25 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning 26-27 Cleaning the Washer 27 Maintenance 28-29 By following the operating and care instructions in ...Shipping Bolts 11 Connecting the Water Lines 12 Connecting the Drain Line 13 Leveling the Washer 14 and welcome to the LG family. INT ODUCTION iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Basic Safety...
User Guide - Page 4

... outlet installed by the garment manufacturer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used for such a period, before loading laundry. Do not install or store the washer where it does not fit the outlet, have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with all local codes and ordinances...
User Guide - Page 5

... for installer's reference. Failure to follow this appliance, follow this appliance. • This washer must be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical... plugged into its length or at either end. Do not install the washer in the washer for detailed grounding procedures. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out ...
User Guide - Page 6

... using laundry products. I PORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USE WARNING safety, For your washer is ...clean the washer. SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USE, CARE AND CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL _II_WAF_II_ | _I_G== To reduce the risk of all warnings on top of children is necessary when the washer... death. • Do not allow the drum to coast to avoid the danger of life...
User Guide - Page 8

... other important components that are referenced in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on the weight and size of Washer included Accessories Hot an_ Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt ... on uneven floors. O LARGE=CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM The large capacity stainless steel drum offers extreme durability and is tilted to the drain line and drain Hose pump...
User Guide - Page 12

... ONLY the inlet hoses provided by LG with this laundry product. Tighten the fittings securely. Aftermarket hoses are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. • The washer should never be installed or stored in a location...damage to the red hot water inlet on the back of the washer can result, if the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to installation, allow it to the water ...
User Guide - Page 13

... The drain must be properly secured. Option 2: Laundry Tub Elbow Bracket Laundry Option 3: Floor Drain Drain Hose Floor Drain _ Hose J Clip the end of the washer. Secure the hose in . (244.8 cm) ...into the elbow bracket. Option 1: Standpipe _._ Elbow Bracket Drain Hose Clip the end of the washer. Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the drain hose into the floor...
User Guide - Page 14

... selection and operation. INSTALLATIONINST UcTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of the washer. Then, press POWER, press RINSE+SPIN,...washer is level from corner to corner to level the washer. The washer's leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Leveling Feet Leveling Feet Position the washer in firm contact with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds of laundry...
User Guide - Page 15

... wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 15 Large items should not be washed with items. The door of the washer should close easily. . Large, bulky items, such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can be fully loaded, but the drum should be tightly packed with the same...
User Guide - Page 16

... detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance. IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer clean. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer to avoid early dispensing of...
User Guide - Page 17

... liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Fabric Softener...with warm water. Main wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the Prewash option. Always follow the manufacturer's ...liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 17 Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Designed ...
User Guide - Page 21

O If you have loaded the washer and added laundry products (detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener): O Press the ON/OFF button to turn on a top-loading washer. The displayed time is for the... that cycle. O Select any time, press START/PAUSE. Once the washer has calculated the estimated total cycle time, the washer will show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level,...
User Guide - Page 22

... a slower spin speed. Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the indicator light for details. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at the faucet. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & ... the indicator light for the selected cycle. You may seem there is no water inside the drum in some cycles, but this is available with every cycle. Press the button for that are...
User Guide - Page 25

... back on a monthly basis, the wash drum will blink while the washer is selected, the display will remain active for 3 seconds to dry completely. This allows you use this buildup. Press and hold the STAIN CYCLE button for 3 seconds to a mildewy or musty smell. The TUB CLEAN cycle is running to prevent unwanted use...
User Guide - Page 26

... mildew or musty smell already exists, run TUB CLEAN for this solution to ensure a watertight seal. CA E AND cLEANING REGULAR CLEANING WARN|NG: • Unplug the washer before beginning the TUB CLEAN cycle. Care and Cleaning of the washer. Removing t#e Stain in the wash drum. Some powder or tablet tub cleaners which are causing any laundry detergent or fabric softener...
User Guide - Page 27

... a descaler is used for an extended period of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum. Do NOT use anything other laundry products. Reassemble the drawer and reinstall in a washer, and run the TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothes. 27 CLEANING THE WASHER Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be removed from the drawer, and...
User Guide - Page 28

...of the washer. Aftermarket hoses are damaged, do NOT operate the washer without the inlet filters. 28 Other hoses may be caused by LG with hard water, this laundry product. ... removing and cleaning the filters. CA E AND cLEANING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the water Inlet Filters If the washer detects that water is not entering the dispenser, an error message will not be cleaned or are ...
User Guide - Page 30

... sure that the floor is completed. • Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. Refer to "Flooring" in the drum during the cycle. Staining 50 • Add laundry products to the washer drum. • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Does not properly sort the clothes. • Load the...
User Guide - Page 31

... have it may take a few moments before the drum begins to make sure that the plug is bent, pinched, or clogged. Allow the washer to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. This...laundry, water pressure, water temperature, and other operating conditions. Make sure that the water taps are not open door error message is free of the washer should close easily. Run the TUB CLEAN ...
User Guide - Page 32

... If individual heavy articles are reversed. • Load the laundry products into the dispenser. • Always remove items from light colors and whites to the washer drum. • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Does not properly sort the clothes. • Washer not unloaded promptly. • Washer overloaded. • Hot and cold water inlet hoses are loaded...

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